Spy Wars: Red Shopkeeper

Chapter 198 Shopping
Gu Yansheng was quite surprised. "No, Minister Zhou isn't that old, yet he already has such a big daughter?"
For a moment, Gu Yansheng couldn't tell if the woman looked older than her age or if Minister Zhou was simply born early.

Gu Yansheng smiled and extended his hand: "Hello, Miss Zhou, my name is Gu Yansheng."

"Hello, Mr. Gu." Zhou Shuhai extended her hand gracefully, smiling brightly.

"Nice to meet you."

"Me too."

Gu Yansheng stretched out his hand and said to Minister Zhou with admiration, "Minister, I never imagined you had such a beautiful daughter."

"Hahahaha." Minister Zhou was quite pleased with himself. "His mother was beautiful, and I was handsome back then, so of course their daughter is beautiful."

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There's a daughter who's flattering her.

Gu Yansheng asked, "Has Miss Zhou been to Shanghai before?"

"No."

"Oh, if you need anything in your life, you can come to me. I can still help out in Shanghai."

"Thank you then."

"What brings you here?" Minister Zhou asked.

"Look what you're talking about." Zhou Shuhai said, looking troubled. "Dad, I'm bored here. I want to go out for a walk. Mr. Gu, could you come with me?"

I just said I'd help, and you really aren't being polite at all.

Gu Yansheng hadn't spoken yet.

Minister Zhou said softly, "Nonsense, Director Gu is very busy. We need to talk about serious business. We don't have time to go shopping with you. Besides, you shouldn't go out. A young lady like you can't stay still for a moment. What kind of behavior is that? There will be time to go shopping later. There's no need to rush."

Although Minister Zhou didn't mind his daughter getting to know more young talents, he did have something to discuss with Gu Yansheng.

There is ample time.

"Oh~"

Zhou Shuhai was scolded and sent away, but before leaving, she smiled and bowed to Gu Yansheng.

Gu Yansheng gave her a smile.

After dealing with the interlude, Minister Zhou continued, "Next, we will work on advancing the government's organizational structure and personnel appointments. As the saying goes, it must be legitimate. You studied law, so you should know that there are several necessary steps to complete in the establishment of a government."

First, there is the purpose, that is, why we exist. Our goal is to build a peaceful nation and bring peace to all of China.

Secondly, who are we? That is, the ruling party. We are the Kuomintang.

Then comes the organizational structure and personnel appointments.

"Complete the step of establishing legal system," Gu Yansheng concluded.

“Yes, that’s the legal system.” Minister Zhou nodded in confirmation. “Several steps can be carried out at the same time. First, we need to recruit more like-minded people to join our government. Second, after the personnel are basically in place, we need to hold a party congress to complete the legal system and the appointment of party members. Finally, we need to open the new government.”

During this period, we should do more publicity, spreading the idea of ​​peaceful nation-building through newspapers and radio, so that people of ideals can gather in Shanghai.

A government can't function on its own with just a few people; middle management and the lower-level executive staff all require manpower.

Gu Yansheng nodded to indicate that he understood. "The China Daily can help with this matter. The people from Hanoi are all former high-ranking officials from Chongqing. They can give speeches and use the press conference hall of the municipal government or rent venues in the concession to give speeches. This way, we can mobilize all newspapers and media to help us report on it, and the coverage will be very wide."

"Well, that's what I thought too."

Minister Zhou continued, "Then there is another very important task, which is to integrate the North China Provisional Government and the Central China Reformed Government into our new government."

Integrating a single department involves vested interests, let alone integrating two completely separate governments, which were established earlier than ours. There will likely be many problems involved.

The next period will be very busy. We need to recruit staff and negotiate with other governments. Mr. Wang and I estimate that we will also need to go to Japan at least once to meet with the Japanese cabinet, the military, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

If a new government is to be established as soon as possible, these issues need to be resolved. In Shanghai, in addition to the work I just mentioned, there will be another task: communicating with the consulates of various countries in the concessions to understand their attitudes toward the establishment of the new government and how future economic and trade relations will proceed. These are all matters that need to be negotiated.

You're quite familiar with Shanghai, so please take the time to come with me when I visit.

“Okay, no problem for me.” Gu Yansheng nodded readily.

"it is good."

Minister Zhou patted Gu Yansheng on the arm, "Go inside and sit for a while. I still have to talk to the others."

"Yes, you're busy."

They went their separate ways. Gu Yansheng returned to his seat and continued drinking his cola. Of course, he ordered a new bottle; it was his principle not to drink any beverages left behind.

Fu Xiao'an had already gone into the crowd to chat. Gu Yansheng glanced around and realized that there were quite a few women attending the meeting today. He had a good memory; some of the women hadn't come from the ship but had been brought in by someone. He just didn't know if they were Japanese or Chinese.

"Mr. Gu, are you finished talking?" Zhou Shuhai walked over with a smile.

"Yes, we've finished talking." Gu Yansheng smiled and waved his hand. "Miss Zhou, please have a seat. I had something to discuss with you."

"I won't sit here, Mr. Gu. I'd like to ask you to be my tour guide and show me around. Would that be alright?"

Is Minister Zhou's daughter really that informal?

Gu Yansheng stood up and smiled, "Of course you can, but you can't go too far. First, I'm afraid the minister might need to find me, and second, Shanghai isn't very safe right now."

"Okay, let's go."

Zhou Shuhai was very happy. She walked lightly and took the opportunity to exchange a glance with Minister Zhou. She waved slightly with a hint of smugness and made a gesture as if she was about to go out.

Minister Zhou was talking to someone. He glanced at Gu Yansheng, but didn't say anything. He turned back to continue talking.

The woman beside him seemed a little unhappy to see this, but she quickly hid her expression.

If Gu Yansheng remembered correctly, this woman was Minister Zhou's wife, Yang Shuhui.

Taking a few quick steps, Gu Yansheng smiled and walked out the door, asking her, "Miss Zhou, where would you like to go shopping?"

"Let's just wander around." Zhou Shuhai clearly had no destination in mind. "Let's go to the left." After saying that, she walked to the left.

Gu Yansheng walked with her and casually asked, "Miss Zhou, have you heard the minister mention me?"

"No," Zhou Shuhai answered readily, then turned and asked, "Why do you ask that?"

Gu Yansheng chuckled, "I just don't understand why I have to accompany Miss Zhou on our first meeting."

"Oh~" Zhou Shuhai smiled. "Among all the people attending the meeting, they are either Japanese or from the municipal government. When I got off the ship just now, I heard them say that you were from the municipal government. I don't like having Japanese people with me, so apart from the old man next to you, I can only ask you. So, while Dad is talking to you, let's get to know each other, and I'll have a tour guide."

"I see." Gu Yansheng nodded and chuckled. "Miss Zhou, you have a keen eye for observation."

“Of course.” Zhou Shuhai raised an eyebrow smugly and smiled playfully. “Otherwise, what do you think the reason is?”

"I thought you thought I was good-looking." Gu Yansheng was very straightforward.

"Ha." Zhou Shuhai chuckled, her eyes wide. "You're really not modest."

Why be humble? It's just stating the facts.

"Heh, let's go."

Gu Yansheng walked alongside her, picking up the intelligence report, "Did Miss Zhou used to live in Nanjing?"

During the training at the China Daily, information was collected on the main figures in the Wang Jingwei faction, mainly focusing on their political orientation, but also gaining a basic understanding of their family backgrounds.

According to information obtained by the newspaper, Minister Zhou and Yang Shuhui only had one son and no daughters.

(End of this chapter)